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TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Roger Gauthier (ranked 4351 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcio Machado (ranked 7068 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Roger Gauthier! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Marcio Machado!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Machado closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gauthier tries to pull guard but Machado won't allow it.
Gauthier gets underhooks to prevent Machado's takedown attempt.
Machado lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gauthier (0) vs (2) Machado
Gauthier looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gauthier controls Machado momentarily but Machado frees himself.
Gauthier looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gauthier wants to sweep but no luck.
Gauthier has his hands on Machado's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado postures up.
Machado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Machado trying to control but Gauthier is working from the bottom.
Machado postures up.
Gauthier is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Machado is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Machado pushing down on Gauthier's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gauthier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Machado pulls his head out easily.
Gauthier holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Machado seems to be looking for submissions.
Machado wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gauthier keeps working.
Gauthier won't allow Machado to pass to mount.
Gauthier tries to get to full guard but Machado has control of the leg.
Gauthier trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gauthier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Machado is thwarting Gauthier's attempts to control the position.
Machado wants to take a breather but Gauthier is having none of it.
Gauthier keeping control of the position.
Machado trying to control from half guard but Gauthier is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gauthier is looking for a sweep. Machado is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Machado is looking to take a break and control but Gauthier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gauthier gets full guard.
Gauthier is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Machado frees his head nicely. Oh but Gauthier has switched to an armbar! Machado is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Roger Gauthier! |
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